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Earthquake in Japan

		On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Honshu, Japan at 0546 UTC (0046 EST), which triggered a basin-wide tsunami. (NOAA) Learn More >> For more information on radiation Emergency preparedness, response and medical management, please visit our Radiation Emergencies page. Learn more >>

General Status and Updates Situation Updates U.S. Embassy in Japan NRC USAID US DOD International Atomic Energy Agency World Health Organization USA.gov Public Health Actions EPA Update on Ongoing Monitoring Embassy of Japan: Safe Drinking Water U.S. Embassy in Japan: Availability of Potassium Iodide Tablets U.S. Embassy in Japan: Travel Warning Joint EPA/FDA Statement on Ongoing Monitoring EPA Monitoring Continues to Confirm That No Radiation Levels of Concern Have Reached the United States Import Alert: Detention Without Physical Examination of Products from Japan Due to Radionuclide Contamination Safety Information for Help Workers, Employers, and Occupational Health Professionals Travel Health Precaution: 2011 Earthquake, Tsunami, and Radiation Release in Japan More Public Health Actions >> How You Can Help: NRC supports USAID recommendation for how public can provide humanitarian support Locating Friends and Family: Welfare/Whereabouts Services Abroad (State) How to Contact the U.S. Embassy, your Family and Friends (U.S. Embassy in Japan) Profide Information about yourself or loved ones to the Task Force (State) Safe and Well (Red Cross)	Travel Information: Travel Warning (U.S. Embassy in Japan) Travel Alert (U.S. Department of State) Radiation and Potassium Iodide (CDC) Travel Health Precautions and Related Information (CDC) For Americans Abroad in Japan Guidance on for Americans Living Abroad in Tsunami Prone Areas Transportation Options from Affected Areas (State) U.S Embassy in Japan Embassy Notices (State) Department of State Hotline for American Travellers: 202-647-5225 PGVtYmVkIHdpZHRoPSIzMjUiIGhlaWdodD0iMjc0IiBzcmM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS1ub2Nvb2tpZS5jb20vdi9zemxQSzFNc24wWT9mcz0xJmFtcDtobD1lbl9VUyZhbXA7cmVsPTAiIHR5cGU9ImFwcGxpY2F0aW9uL3gtc2hvY2t3YXZlLWZsYXNoIiBhbGxvd3NjcmlwdGFjY2Vzcz0iYWx3YXlzIiBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW49InRydWUiIC8+ Food Safety Keep Food Safe during and after an Emergency FDA, USDA, NOAA Statements on Food Safety Radiation Safety: Food and Medical Products U.S. Food Imports Injuries and Wound Care: Emergency Wound Care after a Natural Disaster (CDC) Crush injuries (CDC) Brain Injuries and Mass Casualty Events (CDC) Burns in Mass Casualty Events (CDC)
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This page last reviewed: October 06, 2011